When people talk about Medicare costs, you may hear the phrase “out-of-pocket” used frequently. But what does it mean? “Out-of-pocket” medical expenses refer to any health-care expenses you have to pay yourself. With Medicare, these expenses may include copayments, premiums,…
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You most likely have heard of the medical term neuropathy. You may know of someone who has been diagnosed and treated for this condition. Have you ever wondered exactly what neuropathy was? What contributes to a person getting neuropathy? What…
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With the recent surge of brain-training apps available for every smartphone user out there, it’s worth asking — do brain-training games hold any real cognitive benefit? A new study investigates. Do brain-training games really work? Brain-training apps, such as Lumosity…
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Many people find that making changes to their diet can help with osteoarthritis symptoms, which include pain, stiffness, and swelling. This article does a really good job of explaining this concept . . . What is the best diet for…
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Do you need help to decide if you should stay on your group insurance at work when you start Medicare (at age 65) or when you retire? This is a very common discussion that we have with our prospective customers…
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Being able to choose a specific doctor is a very important thing for most of our customers. This also includes being able to change a primary doctor or a specialist if the need arises. So, how does this work? Do…
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Although for some people there may some reasons why this general rule would not hold true, most commonly we see that individuals we work with will get a Medicare supplement plan at age 65 or when they retire. This article…
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There is a very good chance that many of you who are reading this (those who are already on Medicare) may currently have a Medicare supplement Plan F. There are others (those who may be getting ready for Medicare or…
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If you are getting ready to start Medicare or if you have been on Medicare for some time now, you most likely are aware that there are different plan letters to choose from when you enroll in a Medicare supplement…
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This is a topic of discussion that comes up a lot when we are talking with current or prospective customers. The answer to this question is very much case specific, depending on many different factors and variables. These include what…
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